The Wells Fargo & Co. building in Central City, Colorado, has "Old Wells Fargo Express Office" painted on the front. It houses the old Wells Fargo Office and, with the Mellor block, the Grubstake Inn. The inn has "Coors Beer" and "Sorry we're Closed" signs in the window. Pedestrians walk along the sidewalk, wearing casual clothes, such as sneakers, jeans, kerchiefs, and T-shirts.
Description
1 photoprint ; 10 x 15 cm. (3 3/4 x 6 in.)
Subject
Grubstake Inn (Central City, Colo.)--1970-1980; Central City (Colo.)--1970-1980; Business districts--Colorado--Central City--1970-1980.
Format-Medium
Photograph
Rights Contact Information
Copyright restrictions applying to use or reproduction of this image available from the Western History and Genealogy Dept., Denver Public Library, at photosales@denverlibrary.org.
Reproduction Available for Purchase
Yes (digital reproduction)
Related Material
Image File: ZZR710002782
Notes
Caption printed on the front of the photoprint: Central City, "The Richest Square Mile on Earth" contains dozens of restored Victorian buildings; mine tours; gold panning; summer opera festival, shops, restaurants, and "Old West" saloons.; Title supplied by cataloger.; R7100027825
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